Five twisty, turning short stories to keep you awake at night. Murders, ghosts, werewolves and witchery, it’s enough to make you peer into the dark corners, wonder about the neighbors, and, when all else fails, sleep with the lights on. Because you never know what lurks on the next page. . .

It’s 1962 and Teddy Lapinski, a boy in Erie, PA, is being tormented by his parents. His mother is a devout Roman Catholic and his father, an abusive alcoholic. His older brother, Danny, is his protector and best friend.
When the family is faced with a heartbreaking event, Teddy’s world is catapulted into horrifying danger. Teddy is not prepared for what evil inhabits his home.

"The Job" is a short story of a female assassin and a job that draws her into the ritualistic world of THE CITY. Featuring characters from 2017 horror-noir novel, THE CITY, it is one tale of many from the infamous subverse and a glimpse into the sequel.

When he saw the plane fall from the sky Aiden knew she was telling the truth, the end of days were truly upon the world! Their only escape a sanctuary in the ancient lands but to get there they had to avoid monsters and humans willing to do anything. However there was far worse things and they would soon be arriving. What she didn't tell him was his dark secret, which he must discover for himself.

Maria is a young woman that pushes against her family's culture and values. This rebellion invokes a demonic creature to seek retribution for her sins. 'Aswang ' is the modern telling of a mythical Filipino beast.

Halloween has been and gone, and as usual it has unsettled me more than somewhat. Although the events that I am about to relate happened forty years ago, the horror of them haunts me to this day. I’ve kept some of this to myself for all these years; maybe sharing it now will enable me to find some closure.

Halloween has been getting out of hand for years. Roving bands of costumed children roam the neighborhoods of America, demanding tribute in the form of treats. Pray for those ill-prepared adults who don't have any to give them. "Tricks" can include property damage, assault, and, in some cases, even murder.

Alex Greenhorn has just finished his first job—a hit on a local mobster. His first deadly sin. He's blackened his soul for a modest five grand. A high price for such a meager return. The only way to break even is to raise the stakes. Desperate men do desperate things. And a desperate Alex is about to discover that when you bet your life on a gamble with the devil the odds are never in your favor.

Verne's Momma had one rule which could never be broken. He could not reveal to any outsider what went on within their house. Verne knew, without a shadow of a doubt, that to violate that rule was to bring unholy tortures down onto his head.
And so not a word passed his lips. Not during the twenty-five years he lived in the dank basement, curled up on the thin mattress.
Not during the ten ...

Mason is a running addict, training incessantly. While vacationing, he goes for an evening run on Kansas back roads. Feeling good, Mason continues past sunset. Who he meets, and what he has to do next, gives a chilling insight into his psyche.

It's a hot summer evening in the small town of Uxbridge, as two men work to remove the old concrete patio in their father's backyard. As the sun sets, Mark reveals the horrifying truth hidden beneath the patio, forcing one to question just exactly how far you will go to protect the ones you love?

He has spent many years planning the perfect backyard, until what he had installed turned into a nightmare for him, and scared him so badly he became a prisoner in his own home. Will he be able to overcome the nightmare in his backyard?

The discovery of the mounds of bones in the park sparks an innate curiosity for Joe and he wanted to know what created these mounds of bones. Who or what is eating these animals and leaving these piles? What kind of animals? Who left these? Who seems to not be afraid of leaving their handiwork for chance discovery? Joe set out to find out. He found out more than he bargained for.